inquisitorial
adjective/ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔːriəl/
/ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔːriəl/
(formal, disapproving)- asking for information, especially in a threatening way that continues for a long period of time
- He questioned her in a cold inquisitorial voice.
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